Classic Fudge Nut Bars Recipe
If you love chocolate and nuts, this Classic Fudge Nut Bars Recipe is perfect for you. These bars are rich, chewy and sweet. They are easy to make and perfect for family snacks or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch pan and line with parchment paper.
Melt Butter and Sugar
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until smooth and combined.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Remove from heat. Quickly add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir gently until fully combined and smooth.
Add Nuts
- Fold in chopped nuts. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour into Pan
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Spread evenly using a spatula for smooth top.
Bake the Bars
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check doneness; it should come out clean.
Cool Completely
- Let bars cool in the pan. Remove carefully using parchment paper to avoid breaking.
Cut and Serve
- Cut into 12 equal bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh nuts for best flavor and crunch.
- Don’t overbake, or bars will be dry.
- You can add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Store in airtight container to keep soft.
- Let bars cool completely for perfect slices.